Kohler and Daniel Arsham Bring Experiential Art to Milan Design Week
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KOHLER, Wis., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
Kohler, a global lifestyle brand and leader in kitchen and bath products,
returns to Milan Design Week with the world premiere of an immersive art
experience in partnership with artist-designer, Daniel Arsham (
).
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Guests can experience Kohler in the Palazzo del Senato (Via Senato 10) daily
from 12:00pm to 10:00pm from Tuesday, June 7 through Sunday, June 12.
Kohler's FuoriSalone exhibition features a large-scale immersive art
experience, entitled "Divided Layers," a site-specific installation that builds
upon the duo's release of Rock.01 – a 3D printed sink Daniel Arsham designed in
collaboration with Kohler in 2021.
The immersive installation is made of a series of stacked panels combined to
form a walkable tunnel. When developing Rock.01, Arsham was inspired to create
Divided Layers to give guests the ability to move through the sink. Each panel
references a single plane of the 3D printed clay that layers together to form
the sink. 3D printing is a process of additive construction; in contrast, the
tunnel is revealing the subtractive in taking away portions to give way to the
volume the visitor can walk through.
Within the installation, a pond acts as a mirrored surface to double and
reflect the opening of the cavernous volume. Arsham intends for visitors to
contemplate the acceptance of space and its malleability, understanding the
relationship between volumes. The cadence of the walls mimics the rhythm of the
columns within the Palazzo, contributing to an entire atmosphere that
represents movement or flow.
"The flow of water is experienced in both negative and positive space,
regardless of a form's 'function'," says Daniel Arsham. "In Divided Layers,
visitors experience being within the sink, rather than a user of a functional
piece."
Kohler and Arsham leverage this moment of design and art celebration to
announce a multi-year partnership, continuing the exploration of art through
form and function. Kohler is honored to continue the brand's legacy of
championing art.
Additionally, in honor of Milan Design Week, Kohler has made a donation to
Water Mission's WASH projects in Indonesia, helping to bring safe water and
sanitation to up to 10,000 people through 15 projects in 2022. Through
impactful products and inspiring partnerships, Kohler's Believing in Better
platform strives to enhance the quality of life for current and future
generations through design, craftsmanship, and innovation.
Kohler will also display its newest global product innovations at the Salone
del Mobile Fair, Hall 22 - Stand H15 H19.
Media interested in exclusive opportunities at either location can contact
Kohler PR (victoria.valdezhafenstein@kohler.com).
Media can access the Kohler Milan Design Week Press Kit HERE (
).
About Kohler Co.
Founded in 1873, Kohler Co. (
) has more than 50 manufacturing locations worldwide, Kohler is a global leader
in the design, innovation and manufacture of kitchen and bath products; luxury
cabinetry, tile and lighting; engines, generators, and clean energy solutions;
and owner/operator of two, five-star hospitality and golf resort destinations
in Kohler, Wisconsin, and St. Andrews, Scotland. The company also develops
solutions to address pressing issues, such as clean water and sanitation, for
underserved communities around the world to enhance the quality of life for
current and future generations.
Media Contact
Vicki Hafenstein
victoria.valdezhafenstein@kohler.com
Jillian Rosone
jillian.rosone@kohler.com
SOURCE Kohler Co.
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